The Edmonton Oilers have turned their season around in spectacular fashion, looking every bit like the powerhouse team that could make a third straight run at the Stanley Cup. And it’s no surprise who’s leading the charge – Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are playing some of their best hockey ever.
That’s why GM Stan Bowman isn’t sitting still. He’s already made one big move, bringing in goalie Tristan Jarry. But he’s not done yet.
The latest buzz? The Oilers are eyeing Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann.
It’s perfect timing, really. The Kraken’s hot start has cooled off dramatically, and they might be ready to start dealing their top players.
One hockey insider has floated a pretty massive trade idea. Jesse Courville-Lynch from The Hockey Writers suggests the Oilers could land McCann for quite a haul: prospect Beau Akey, Max Berezkin, a 2027 first-round pick, and another second-rounder down the line. Seattle would eat half of McCann’s salary in the deal.
McCann’s got some serious credentials. He’s in the middle of a $25.5 million contract that runs through next season. While he’s only played 11 games this year due to injuries, he’s been really productive when healthy – five goals and three assists.
But here’s the thing: do the Oilers really need to pay that much for another top-six forward?
The team’s recent surge suggests they might not be as desperate for scoring help as they were earlier in the season. Their offense is clicking, and they’re getting contributions throughout the lineup.
Still, when you’ve got two superstars playing this well, sometimes you’ve got to go all-in. The question is whether McCann is worth the steep asking price.
